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J.P. Dickson

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Quarter-length oval portrait of J.P. Dickson. He was born in Danville, Caledonia county, Vermont. Dickson emigrated to Wisconsin on June 20th, 1836, and resided in Janesville. He was present and assisted in raising the first cabin in Janesville. Dickson served as a Janesville alderman to the third ward prior to or during 1866.

Date Created:
1856

Publication Information

Contributor Mills, Simeon, 1810-1895
Date Created 1856

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection [Wisconsin souvenir from Johnson and Fuller.]
Call Number PH 60.34
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465627902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Z47
Legacy ID
WHi 27671

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